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What Causes Vaginal Odor Post Intercourse?
Hi, I recently had sex and since then I have noticed an unusual vaginal odor. This has happened once before and went away within one to two weeks. Is this vaginal odor normal after sex? What is the cause? What can I do to stop this odor and prevent it in the future? Thanks, Stacy
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
This is especially true if your partner ejaculates inside of you. The pH of the semen, along with the extra secretions during sex can be responsible odor.
If you have this problem, you should ask your partner to ejaculate outside or use a condom. However, many women also have a bad reaction to the latex and chemicals on condoms as well.
If the odor primarily comes after sex, then simply wash the vagina with warm water and mild soap afterwards. You might also want to start taking a pro-biotic or eating yogurt on a daily basis to build up your beneficial flora.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
This is especially true if your partner ejaculates inside of you. The pH of the semen, along with the extra secretions during sex can be responsible odor.
If you have this problem, you should ask your partner to ejaculate outside or use a condom. However, many women also have a bad reaction to the latex and chemicals on condoms as well.
If the odor primarily comes after sex, then simply wash the vagina with warm water and mild soap afterwards. You might also want to start taking a pro-biotic or eating yogurt on a daily basis to build up your beneficial flora.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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